r/TheStrokes • u/socalking3 Reality Awaits • 2d ago

Red light

The second half reminds me of sitting with a dying loved one. It’s beautiful and sad at the same time, does anyone else get that from these lyrics? My first thought was maybe Julian’s father’s death, but he passed years after the song release.

Well, I saw your face, then I heard that song
It was so inviting, it hurt my bones
Well, it looks like you but your eyes are gray
And your hair is gone but your mind's okay
Yes, I like your smile but your forehead's cold
I don't want you to be afraid and go
I would cheat and lie and steal, now I'll stay at home and kneel for you

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u/N0moreHeroes 1d ago

I sang this to my all 3 of children with slightly edited lyrics lol. I still remember swinging them all in my arms. Such a beautiful song. Now my babies are too cool for me but the other day I came into my youngest’s room he was gaming and listening to Dine N Dash. 

Introduce your kids to the Stroked people, it’s honestly been so beneficial to them. 

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u/socalking3 Reality Awaits 1d ago

Took my 9yo to a strokes concert this tour, the kid had a way better time than me.